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EDU : Overview of Special Ed 10522107 Students examine a historical overview of special education and special education law including special education disability categories as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( IDEA ). Students explore state and federal qualification special education criteria and societal responses to students with disabilities . Students examine the impact of a student with disabilities on family dynamics and the role school personnel play in supporting students with disabilities . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Career & Technical Education 10522100 Associates program coursework with career and technical education related careers . Focuses on the application of theory , skills , and techniques in the career and technical education profession applied in a work environment . ( Prerequisite : Instructor approval ) Course Typically Offered : With instructor approval
Auto Service Operations 10602101 Students will perform and understand oil change and multipoint vehicle inspections ; writing a repair order ; battery jump starting , charging , and safety ; tire inspection , removing , replacement , and repair . ( Prerequisite : 10-412-125 Transportation Service Operations ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Transportation Service Operati 10412125 Introduces the auto and diesel shop environment , safety and the use of basic hand / power tools in accordance with industry standards , use of manufacturer ' s service information and literature , handling hazardous materials , and emphasizes general shop safety and general shop practices . Course Typically Offered : Fall
OSHA 30 10449112 Addresses OSHA 29CFR1926 rules and is approved by OSHA for construction workers , foremen , job supervisors , and anyone involved in construction trades . Successful participants receive 30-hour card from OSHA . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
SolidWorks Advanced 10606216 Sheet metal parts , sheet metal drawings , weldment parts , weldment drawings , equations , configurations , assemblies , assembly drawings , lofting and surfacing . ( Prerequisite : 10-606-106 , SolidWorks Intermediate ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , conflict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
AutoCAD & Civil 3D 10607105 Provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of AutoCAD by working with templates ; creating and manipulating layers ; basic drawing , editing , and inquiry commands ; and blocks , attributes , and plotting . Learners will also develop the ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D in working with survey data , points , and surfaces . ( Prerequisite : Acceptance in Civil Engineering Technology program or Environmental Engineering program ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Intro to Psychology 10809198 Survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Electrical Systems 10412153 Focus on the theory of electricity . This will include studying Ohms , Kirchoff ' s , and Newton ' s Laws and how they apply to the circuits on various electrical systems on a vehicle . Students will apply these theories to troubleshoot simple circuits . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Automation 1 : Control Logic 10664100 Electric motor control components such as switches , relays , starters , transformers ; and safely mount and install motor and motor control components and perform related wiring and troubleshooting of motor control circuits . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Automation 2 : Motor Control 10664101 Electric motor control components such as sensors , timers and counters . ( Pre-requisite : 10-664-100 , Automation 1 : Control Logic ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
EDU : Child & Adolescent Devel 10522106 Provides an overview of physical , motor , perceptual , cognitive , social / emotional and growth and development birth through adolescence . Analyzes social , parental , cultural , brain , and economic influences on development . Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 Basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Transportation Welding 1 10412170 Focuses on welding and cutting safety ; develops skills in welding and cutting of metals used in the transportation trades . Methods of welding include gas metal arc welding ( MIG ) in the horizontal , vertical , and overhead positions . Methods of cutting include oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting of metals . Students will learn to set up and maintain welding equipment and weld and cut a variety of types and thicknesses of materials commonly used in the transportation trades . Course Typically Offered : Fall 78